Senior Principal Engineer

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You’ll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients. 

Baxter’s products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work. 

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives— where your purpose accelerates our mission. 

Your role at Baxter:

At Baxter Healthcare Corporation, we are seeking a Senior Principal Engineer who can tap into their expertise in engineering to drive excellence in our chemical plant operations. Your contributions will be vital in optimizing processes, improving yields, and ensuring flawless implementation of quality standards.

Your team:

We develop quality products with the patient in mind, so our marketing efforts are also patient centric. That means you can be proud of our work and the value we provide to people every day.

As a large, multinational organization, you could expand your knowledge through collaboration with a variety of individuals, exposure to different facets of our portfolio, and an encouraging leadership team that encourages ongoing development.

What you'll be doing

• Calculate and monitor chemical plant yield and mass balance to ensure efficient performance.
• Evaluate and implement process and system optimization to improve yields, plant efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
• Conduct process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ) to maintain rigorous quality standards.
• Coordinate the reactions and column performance, providing detailed instructions for their operation.
• Ensure accurate entry of mass balance data within the system.
• Support performance processes including yield, overheads, finished goods, and work in process, and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
• Analyze monthly process performance results, determine necessary actions, and complete financial explanations.
• Revise and build plant documents such as MBRs, SOPs, manuals, special protocols, PFMEA, and other related documents. Provide training to manufacturing personnel.
• Implement improvements and manage projects in compliance with change control systems, including Green and Black Belt projects, in collaboration with R&D and Technical Services.
• Conduct Continued Process Verification (CPV) and complete necessary process validations (IQ/OQ/PQ).
• Address NCRs related to manufacturing processes and complete CAPA requirements. Prepare Annual Product Report (APR) data as scheduled.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues using problem-solving tools, Delta V system, and P&IDs.
• Participate in PSM/RMP meetings and fulfill associated commitments.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a Science-related field with 8 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish, both written and spoken.
• Strong knowledge of cGMP, 21 CFR Parts 210 & 211, ICH Q7A, Eudralex, and other regulations applicable to API & FG Anesthetics.
• Comprehensive OSHA & EHHS knowledge.
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• In-depth understanding of chemical processes and equipment in chemical plants.
• Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven project management capabilities.
• Expertise in technical writing and reporting.
• Familiarity with process and equipment validations.
• Ability to interpret and convert various units of measure.
• Competence in understanding technical drawings.
• Basic troubleshooting skills for machines, software platforms, and equipment.
• Expertise in Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Predictive Maintenance) and TPR (Total Process Reliability).

Join our dedicated team at Baxter Healthcare Corporation and be part of our mission to improve healthcare outcomes for patients worldwide. Apply today and take the next step in your career!

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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